There are 4 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thornton Heath to Epsom DownsLondon Victoria - Epsom Downs
34 min£5–8Drive 10.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs10.8 mi
21 min£3–4Line 166 bus
- Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Drift Bridge166
1h 47m£5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs10.8 mi
21 min£60–75
Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £60 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton Heath station to Epsom Downs. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath Station and arriving at Drift Bridge via West Croydon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at Epsom Downs. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Thornton Heath and Epsom Downs is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £5 - £8.
The train from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs train services, operated by Southern, depart from Thornton Heath station.
The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs is to train which takes 34 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 166 bus, which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Epsom Downs, England?
Southern operates a train from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Drift Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £5–8
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Drift Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Drift Bridge station.
Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Epsom Downs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Thornton Heath to Epsom Downs.
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